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However you did well that you had fellowship with my affliction.
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Contentment Needs Community
Immediately after declaring his contentment in Christ (v. 13), Paul praises the Philippians for their gift. Commentators like John Calvin note Paul's careful balance: his spiritual strength does not devalue their practical help. This shows that even the most spiritually mature believers still need the tangible support and fellowship of their community. Your generosity is never wasted, even on those who seem strong in the Lord.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Notwithstanding you have well done. Though he had learned the grace of contentment, and though he knew that Christ could enable him to do …
That ye had fellowship (συνκοινωνησαντες). First aorist active participle (simultaneous action with the principal verb καλως εποιη…
19th Century
Anglican
You have done well.—Properly, you did well, in sending the offerings. In this, says St. Paul, they did commu…
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Baptist
Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospe…
Nevertheless, the Philippians must not feel that their gift had been unnecessary. They had responded properly to his need, and Paul was truly grate…
16th Century
Protestant
Nevertheless you did well (Philippians 4:14). How prudently and cautiously he acts, looking around carefully in both direction…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Notwithstanding ye have well done This he says lest they should think he slighted their kindness, and lest they shou…
It is a good work to support and help a good minister in trouble. The nature of true Christian sympathy is not only to feel concern for our friends…
13th Century
Catholic
In his commentary, the Apostle first shows how the faithful should conduct themselves regarding the future. Here, he commends them for the past ben…
